diff --git a/code/modules/uplink/uplink_items.dm b/code/modules/uplink/uplink_items.dm
index ee4a0c3aad..1e3060137a 100644
--- a/code/modules/uplink/uplink_items.dm
+++ b/code/modules/uplink/uplink_items.dm
@@ -510,7 +510,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(uplink_items, subtypesof(/datum/uplink_item))
 	name = "12g Scatter Laser shot Slugs"
 	desc = "An alternative 8-round Scatter Laser Shot magazine for use in the Bulldog shotgun."
 	item = /obj/item/ammo_box/magazine/m12g/scatter
-	cost = 3
+	cost = 5 // most armor has less laser protection then bullet
 
 /datum/uplink_item/ammo/shotgun/bag
 	name = "12g Ammo Duffel Bag"